Microsoft has unveiled “Mico,” a new animated avatar for its Copilot AI that brings back shades of Clippy. The expressive blob acts as a friendly, customizable face for the chatbot.

Remember Clippy? Microsoft's infamous paper clip assistant might have been before its time. The software giant has introduced a new AI character called Mico (pronounced MEE'koh), designed to embody its Copilot virtual assistant.

Microsoft is drawing a bright line at romantic, flirtatious and erotic content, even for adults, when it comes to its Copilot chatbot, the company’s AI CEO said in an interview.

Microsoft has revealed 12 new features for Microsoft Copilot, designed to make the AI assistant feel more personal, useful and connected. “We’re betting on optimism in a time of cynicism,” said Mustafa Suleyman,

As pointed out by another denizen of ResetEra, Microsoft's FAQ for Gaming Copilot clearly states that 'screenshots are not stored or used for model training' and that grabs are only taken when you're actually using Copilot in Windows 11's Game Bar.

Microsoft's social accounts on Instagram have started teasing another Copilot announcement coming this Thursday, seemingly centered around an AI called Mico.

Real talk will be able to take advantage of improvements to Copilot’s memory features, though. “Copilot is getting way better memory. It will be able to remember facts about you, the people you care about, your life, and the things you’re working on,” explains Andreou.

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